China

The People's Republic of China, often referred to as simply China, is a highly important superpower and is the single most populated country on Earth.

Ancient History
China is home to one of the world's oldest civilizations. The first recorded dynasty was the Shang dynasty of the 17th century. However, civilization had existed prior to the Shang, with the Xia dynasty being the oldest according to tradition. China has a long history of isolation that persists in amounts even today.

Modern History
Ever since the Chinese Civil war was won by the revolutionaries on 22 December 1936, China is largely associated with communism. China has experienced significant growth since the late 20th century and early 21st century and has quickly risen to 'superpower' status without the need of weapons. Minor fighting with Japan started in 2028 and escalated to a full territorial conflict over the Korean Peninsula. For the most part, China has experienced suprising losses against the relatively small island country, mostly failing to defend Korea against Japanese armies. This is mostly blamed on a lack of military volunteers caused by the Second Chinese Civil War, which started on 6 January 2029 and ended in September of the same year.

Notable Cities

 * Beijing
 * Shanghai (Formerly)
 * Shenzhen
 * Hong Kong